Smeargle Counters — Gen 9 ZU Normal

Gen 9 ZU counter data · Sorted by KO Rate (P) · Smogon 2026-04

Checks and Counters

What beats Smeargle in Gen 9 ZU? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, the following checks and counters are the most effective at beating Smeargle. Sorted by KO Rate (P) — the chance the checker wins when it encounters Smeargle.

Smeargle is ranked #63 in Gen 9 ZU with a 2.61% usage rate.

No checks and counters data available for this Pokémon in the latest stats.

Smeargle Usage Stats

Most Used Moves

Sticky Web 17.8% Stone Axe 12.2% Court Change 8.5% Ceaseless Edge 7.1% Burning Bulwark 6.8% Nuzzle 4.9% Lunar Dance 4.4% Encore 4.3%

Most Used Items

Focus Sash 84.1% Wide Lens 3.6% Choice Scarf 3.3% Leftovers 3.3% Mental Herb 2.9% Choice Band 1.8% Loaded Dice 0.7% Custap Berry 0.1%

Most Used Abilities

Own Tempo 81.4%Technician 18.6%

Most Used Tera Types

Ghost 84.8% Normal 9.3% Dark 2.4% Ground 1.7% Flying 1.0% Fairy 0.5% Water 0.2% Steel 0.1%

Common Teammates

Malamar 5.6% Vikavolt 5.1% Indeedee-F 4.4% Gothitelle 4.1% Charizard 3.8% Medicham 3.3% Hitmontop 3.3% Clawitzer 2.6%

Usage data based on Smogon weighted stats from 2026-04. Percentages show how often each move, item, ability, or Tera Type was used on Smeargle sets.

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